Pituitary Abscess Due to Staphylococcus Lugdunensis in a Patient with Lymphocytic Hypophysitis

Lymphocytic hypophysitis is a rare endocrine disease involving lymphocytic infiltration and chronic pituitary inflammation. Pituitary abscess is another rare disease which may be associated with underlying parasellar pathology. Here, we report a case of lymphocytic hypophysitis diagnosed with a pit...

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Main Authors: Alev Selek, Berrin Çetinarslan, İlhan Tarkun, Zeynep Cantürk, Özlem Akyay, Burak Çabuk, Çiğdem Vural
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2016-12-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/article_12750/Pituitary-Abscess-Due-To-Staphylococcus-Lugdunensis-In-A-Patient-With-Lymphocytic-Hypophysitis